Matron

ST BEDE'S SCHOOL TRUST SUSSEX; Upper Dicker; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with salary exchange options

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Gym & pool access

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service

Lunch provided

Free onsite parking

Job summary

ST BEDE'S SCHOOL TRUST SUSSEX is seeking two proactive Matrons for our Senior School in Upper Dicker, East Sussex. The roles cover pupil care, supervision of the Boarding House, and safeguarding duties, with a focus on wellbeing and supportive presence for students.

These permanent, term-time positions are 30 hours per week plus 3 weeks (36 weeks total) on a rolling weekend/evening rota. Salary £16,221.60 per annum (FTE £31,326.91) with staff benefits and parking for the Senior School.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Excellent communication and record keeping skills.
• Safeguarding knowledge and empathy in handling school life challenges.

Responsibilities

• Care for pupils and supervise boarding house routines.
• Ensure wellbeing and a safe, well-presented house environment.
• Maintain safeguarding policies and procedures and provide empathetic support.
• Be a reliable team player with availability for weekends/evenings on a rolling rota.

Skills

Child & adolescent care

First aid

Mental health first aid

Driving licence

Job description

Matron

Vacancy Type: Term-Time Only Plus

Location: Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH

School: Senior School

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Bede’s is seeking two proactive and enthusiastic Matron's at our thriving Senior School, located in the picturesque East Sussex countryside.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be responsible for the care, supervision and well-being of pupils; to be responsible for the day-to-day running of our Boarding House routines and systems and maintain the good presentation of the House. They will need to have great communication & record keeping skills, keep up to date with safeguarding policies and procedures and provide an empathetic presence in the house, being sensitive to those who are having difficulties coping with school life.

Most of all, we are looking for someone who has experience in working with children and adolescents. To be a great team player and have relevant first aid & mental health first aid qualifications, if not a holder of certificates in these areas, to be willing to acquire one at Bede’s request. A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for all shifts.

These are Permanent roles, working 30 hours a week, term time only plus 3 weeks (36 weeks worked in total). Due to the nature of the role, we will require the individual to be on a 3 week rolling rota for weekends and evenings.

Offering an attractive salary of £16,221.60 per annum plus holiday pay (FTE £31,326.91) along with a range of staff benefits including;

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Eye care vouchers,
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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